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Dogs in Ventura, California
8 of 9 places verified in Ventura allow dogs in at least some areas, including 2 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Ventura has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Ventura County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Verde Park | Ventura | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated off-leash area, 6 to 9 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and not on city holidays or during special events. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 30, 2026 |
| Camino Real Park Dog Park | Ventura | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Wood State Beach | Ventura | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Buenaventura State Beach | Ventura | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western, Ventura* | Ventura | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn, Ventura* | Ventura | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Lake Casitas Recreation Area | Ventura | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site. No dogs within 50 feet of the lake shore or streams, or inside the Water Adventure; no wading or swimming. Dogs may ride in boats. | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6 - Ventura South* | Ventura | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, Ventura* | Ventura | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Other cities nearby: Camarillo · Oxnard
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